The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Killeen

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Killeen

Visiting Killeen, Texas for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Killeen, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Killeen based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Killeen for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Killeen before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Killeen for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Killeen for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Courtyard Killeen

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $154 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Located at 1721 E. Central Texas Expressway (US 190), Courtyard Killeen has great rooms from $154 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.7 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, child care, laundry services, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave


Best Western Plus Killeen/Fort Hood Hotel & Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Killeen
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Best Western Plus Killeen/Fort Hood Hotel & Suites which has nice rooms starting at $144. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2709 Cunningham Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.3 miles from the city center. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Fairfield Inn & Suites Killeen

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Fairfield Inn & Suites Killeen to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $183. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 200 East Central Texas Expressway. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.4 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express and Suites Killeen-Fort Hood Area

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $163 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Killeen
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $163, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Killeen-Fort Hood Area, at 2603 Gateway Drive provides an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and bowling. It's located just 1.7 miles from the city center, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn Killeen

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $217 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Residence Inn Killeen has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $217 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 400 East Central Texas Expressway. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.5 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


TownePlace Suites by Marriott Killeen

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $117 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Killeen
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Killeen is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $117, and it's located at 2401 Florence Road. We also love the laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hampton Inn Killeen

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

A cool place is Hampton Inn Killeen because it has great rooms that start at $176. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, breakfast, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2702 O.W. Curry Drive. Only 2.1 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this convenient hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Premium Inn & Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $101 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Premium Inn & Suites offers breakfast, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, and laundry facilities which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $101 (before taxes). It's located at 2603 East Elms Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Waco, Round Rock, Temple, and Cedar Park.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Killeen, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Killeen, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Killeen, Best Hotels for One Week in Killeen, or Best Business Hotels in Killeen.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Killeen?

Killeen Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$157

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Killeen, Texas. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Killeen, Texas based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $157. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Killeen.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $158
  • 2-star hotels: $154


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